New Dr. Mario for 3DS Available Now in Japan

Update: During today's Nintendo Direct Micro, the company announced a western release for Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure. The game will be available in the United States through the Nintendo 3DS eShop starting June 11, and is available for pre-purchase today.

Original Story: During today's Japanese Nintendo Direct, the house of Mario announced a new Dr. Mario game for 3DS.

The game, titled Dr. Mario Gyakuten! Tokkouyaku & Saikin Bokumetsu (Dr. Mario Reversal! Special Medicine & Germ Buster), is available right now via the Japanese eShop for 880 yen. Check out the announcement trailer below.

The game features three different modes: one for Dr. Mario, one for Dr. Luigi, and a final touch-based "Germ Buster" game type. Additionally, this new version of Dr. Mario features both online and local multiplayer, where players can challenge one another in head-to-head battles.